IBPS RRB Clerk 2013 shift 1

Which of the following is/are recent trends noticed in Indian economy that have raised concern about food security, farmer’s income and poverty?
(A) Slowdown in growth in agriculture sector
(B) Widening economic disparities between irrigated and rain fed areas
(C) Increased non-agricultural demand for land and water as a result of fast urbanization

As per the reports in various news papers/magazines etc. the agricultural productivity in India is low in comparison to other countries. What are the main reasons of the same?
(A) Lack of credit and marketing facilities
(B) Uneconomic holdings
(C) Outdated agricultural techniques

An insurance scheme for the agriculture sector was introduced by the Government of India. Which of the following represents the name of the same ?

Which of the following ministries lays down the policies and programmes for the development and regulation of the country’s water resources ?

Which of the following phenomenon is also known as climatic Migration ?

The G-20 is grouping of world’s most powerful 20 countries. In terms of economic representation, what percentage of wolds’s economy is represented by G-20 nations ?

India is a permanent Member of which of the following organizations ?

Which of the following commissions is formed in order to guard against predatory and collusive behavior of the business organizations and protect the interest of business organizations in order to promote economic efficiency in the country ?

Which of the following is correct about the Rajiv Gandhi Grameen Vidyutikaran Yojana?
(A) The scheme was launched in few backward states only.
(B) The aim of the scheme was to provide electricity to all villages having a population of 5000 and above.
(C) The scheme achieved its target in less than 10 years time.

Some agro processing units make an advance agreement with the farmers and decide to purchase the entire production of certain fruits, vegetables and medicinal plants on an agreed upon cost/price. This type of arrangement is known as